Studio Apartment Rent in Bellflower, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Bellflower, California as of July 2026. That's +32% lower than the citywide median of $2,472 and +30% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Bellflower
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Bellflower
Compare Bellflower's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $838 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Barstow | $920 |
| 7 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 8 | California City | $940 |
| 9 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 10 | Paradise | $970 |
| 11 | Eureka | $980 |
| 12 | Oroville | $985 |
| 13 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 14 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 15 | Anderson | $1,060 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $3,520 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $3,420 |
| 3 | Aptos | $3,420 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $3,410 |
| 5 | Coronado | $3,190 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $3,140 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,130 |
| 8 | Foster City | $3,130 |
| 9 | Newport Beach | $3,102 |
| 10 | Capitola | $3,100 |
| 11 | Coto de Caza | $3,070 |
| 12 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 13 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 14 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 15 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Bellflower.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Bellflower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paramount, CA | 2.8 mi | $1,630 | $-50 (-3%) |
| Lakewood, CA | 3 mi | $2,307 | +$627 (+37%) |
| Norwalk, CA | 3.3 mi | $1,730 | +$50 (+3%) |
| Compton, CA | 5.4 mi | $1,600 | $-80 (-5%) |
| Lynwood, CA | 5.6 mi | $1,600 | $-80 (-5%) |
| South Gate, CA | 6 mi | $1,600 | $-80 (-5%) |
| Long Beach, CA | 6.8 mi | $1,864 | +$184 (+11%) |
| Pico Rivera, CA | 7.5 mi | $1,770 | +$90 (+5%) |
| Los Alamitos, CA | 7.8 mi | $2,200 | +$520 (+31%) |
| Cypress, CA | 7.8 mi | $2,210 | +$530 (+32%) |
| La Mirada, CA | 8.2 mi | $2,100 | +$420 (+25%) |
| Buena Park, CA | 8.7 mi | $2,150 | +$470 (+28%) |
Studio rent in Bellflower — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Bellflower?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Bellflower, California is $1,680 per month. This is +32% below the citywide median of $2,472.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Bellflower?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $67,200 ($5,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $32.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bellflower expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Bellflower's studio median of $1,680 is +30% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 75th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bellflower rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Bellflower ranks #109 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Bellflower?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Paramount ($1,630), Compton ($1,600), Lynwood ($1,600).